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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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