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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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