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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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