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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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