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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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