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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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