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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important 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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