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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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