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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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