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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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