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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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