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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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