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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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