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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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