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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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