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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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