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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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