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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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