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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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