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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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