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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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