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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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