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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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