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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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