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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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