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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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