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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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