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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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