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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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