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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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