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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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