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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over 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 open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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