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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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