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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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