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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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