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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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