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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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