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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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