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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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