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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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