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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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