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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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