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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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