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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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