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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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