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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews 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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