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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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