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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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