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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches 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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