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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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