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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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