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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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