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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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