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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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