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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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