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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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