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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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