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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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