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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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