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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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