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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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