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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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