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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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