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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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