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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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