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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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