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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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