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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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