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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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