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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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