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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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