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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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