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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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