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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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