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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people 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. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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