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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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