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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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