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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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