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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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