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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the 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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