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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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