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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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