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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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