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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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