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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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