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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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