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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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