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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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