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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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