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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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