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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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