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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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