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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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