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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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