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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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