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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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