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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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