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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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