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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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