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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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