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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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