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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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