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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major 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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