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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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