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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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