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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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