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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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