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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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