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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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