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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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