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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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