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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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