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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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