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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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