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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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