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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores 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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