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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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