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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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