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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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