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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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