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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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