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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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