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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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