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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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