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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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