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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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