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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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