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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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