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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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