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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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