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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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