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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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