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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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