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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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