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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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