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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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