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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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