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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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