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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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