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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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