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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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