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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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