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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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