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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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