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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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