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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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