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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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