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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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