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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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