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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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