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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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