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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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