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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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