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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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