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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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