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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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