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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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