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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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