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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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