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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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