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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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