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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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