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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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