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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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