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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students 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. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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