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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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