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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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