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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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