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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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