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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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