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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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