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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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