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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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