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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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