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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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