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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources