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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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