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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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