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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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