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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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