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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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