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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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