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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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