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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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