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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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