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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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