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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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