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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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