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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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