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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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