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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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