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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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