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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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