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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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