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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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