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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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