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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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