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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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