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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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