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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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