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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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