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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education enable humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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