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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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