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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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