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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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