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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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