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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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