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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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