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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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