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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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