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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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