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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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