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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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