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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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