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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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