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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 (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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