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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring 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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