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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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