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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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