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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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