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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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