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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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