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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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