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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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