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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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