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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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