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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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