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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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