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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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