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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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