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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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