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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources