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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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