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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the 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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