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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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