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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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