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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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