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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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