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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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