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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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