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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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