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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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