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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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