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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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