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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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