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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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