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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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