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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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