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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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