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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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