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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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