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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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