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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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