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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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