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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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