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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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