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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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