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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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