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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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