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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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