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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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