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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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