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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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