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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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