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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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