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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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