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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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