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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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