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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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