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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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