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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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