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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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