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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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