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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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