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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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