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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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