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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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