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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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