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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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