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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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