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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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