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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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