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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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