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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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