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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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