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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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