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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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