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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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