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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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