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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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