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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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