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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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