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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans 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. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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