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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people 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. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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