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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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