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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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