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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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