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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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