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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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