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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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