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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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