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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans 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. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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