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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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