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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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