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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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