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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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