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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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