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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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