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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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