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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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