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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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