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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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