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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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