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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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