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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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