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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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