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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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