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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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