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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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