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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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