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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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