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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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