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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition