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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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