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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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