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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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