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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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