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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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