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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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