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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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