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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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