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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations 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. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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