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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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