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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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