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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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