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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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