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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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