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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major 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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