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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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