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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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