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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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