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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part 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 MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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