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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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