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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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