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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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