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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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