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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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