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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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