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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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