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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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