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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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