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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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