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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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