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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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