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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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