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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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