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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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