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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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