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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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