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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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