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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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