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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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