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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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