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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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