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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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