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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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