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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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