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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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