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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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