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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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