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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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