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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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