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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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