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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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