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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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