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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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