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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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