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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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