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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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