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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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