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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of 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 online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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