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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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