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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations 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 massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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