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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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