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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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