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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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