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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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