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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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