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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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