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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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