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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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