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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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