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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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