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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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