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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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