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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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