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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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