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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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