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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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