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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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