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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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