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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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