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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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