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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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