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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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