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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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