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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people 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. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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