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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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