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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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