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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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