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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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