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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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