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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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