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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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