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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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