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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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