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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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