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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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