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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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