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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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