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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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