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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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