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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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