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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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