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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered 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. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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