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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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