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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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