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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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