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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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