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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver 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 usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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