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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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