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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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