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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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