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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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