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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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