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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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