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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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