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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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