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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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