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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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