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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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