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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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