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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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