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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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