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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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