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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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