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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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