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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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