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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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