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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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