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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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