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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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