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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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