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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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