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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around 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 massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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