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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources