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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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