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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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