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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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