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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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