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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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