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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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 online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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