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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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