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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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