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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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