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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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