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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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