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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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