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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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