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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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