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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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