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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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