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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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