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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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