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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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