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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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