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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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