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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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