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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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