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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important 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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