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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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