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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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