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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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