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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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