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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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