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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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