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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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