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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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