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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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