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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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