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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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