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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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