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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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