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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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