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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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