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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about 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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