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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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