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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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