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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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