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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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