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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over 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 almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive 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 stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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