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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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