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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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