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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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