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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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