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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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