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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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