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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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