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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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