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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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