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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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