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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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